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SwedenEntiat River near Ardenvoir water level
River gauge, Entiat River, Washington, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 53.0 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.92 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Entiat River near Ardenvoir is running below normal at 0.93 ft.
That puts it 0.31 ft below the median of 1.24 ft for mid-October, based on 17 years of readings. It is 6.57 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.05 ft (−0.12 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.92 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 0.93 ft and 1.25 ft.
Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.24 ft0.31 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.86 ft – 2.13 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.05 ft−0.12 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.93 ft – 1.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.91 ft – 3.53 ft
- Highest on record
- 8.98 ftJune 10, 1972
- Lowest on record
- 0.30 ftNovember 25, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 0.93 ftMonday, October 19 at 05:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Entiat River near Ardenvoir
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 7.50 ft, 6.57 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 8.50 ft
- Flooding of some homes and orchards in the Entiat Valley is possible.
- 7.50 ft
- Minor flooding is likely in the Entiat Valley.
- 0.93 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.98 ft | June 10, 1972 |
| 2 | 8.36 ft | June 17, 1974 |
| 3 | 7.82 ft | May 31, 1983 |
| 4 | 7.72 ft | May 25, 1958 |
| 5 | 7.52 ft | May 31, 2017 |
| 6 | 7.28 ft | June 17, 1999 |
| 7 | 7.19 ft | June 22, 1967 |
| 8 | 7.19 ft | June 2, 1968 |
| 9 | 7.18 ft | June 6, 1978 |
| 10 | 7.09 ft | May 31, 1986 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Entiat River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entiat River near EntiatRiver gauge, Entiat River | 6.73 ft | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River at ArdenvoirRiver gauge, Mad River | 2.10 ft | Normal | ±0 | 6.2 mi |
| Chiwawa River near PlainRiver gauge, Chiwawa River | 3.87 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Wenatchee River at PlainRiver gauge, Wenatchee River | 1.31 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Lake Chelan at ChelanLake, Lake Chelan | 1,095.03 ft | Normal | −0.27 ft | 17 mi |
| Wenatchee River at PeshastinRiver gauge, Wenatchee River | 1.43 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Chelan River at ChelanRiver gauge, Chelan River | 83.7 cfs | Very low | +3.4 cfs | 19 mi |
| Rocky Reach Hw Unit 10W near WenatcheeRiver gauge, Rocky Reach Hw Unit 10W | 705.65 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Wenatchee River at MonitorRiver gauge, Wenatchee River | 16.86 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Entiat River near Ardenvoir compare with last year?
It is 0.12 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.05 ft.
What is flood stage for the Entiat River near Ardenvoir?
The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 6.57 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Entiat River near Ardenvoir in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.24 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.86 ft and 2.13 ft, based on 17 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Entiat River near Ardenvoir today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM PDT, the water level was 0.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Entiat River near Ardenvoir rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Entiat River near Ardenvoir normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12452800(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.81846, -120.42314(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 0.93 ft | 2026-10-19 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 53.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Entiat River near Ardenvoir (usgs:12452800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/entiat-river-near-ardenvoir
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